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Structured notes are a lesser-known investment vehicle for individual retail investors. These are hybrid-style investments that combine several different types of investments based on something else, such as the S&P 500, interest rates, commodities, foreign currency exchanges, or one or more securities. An investor’s return is linked to this outside element, making them “derivative” investments instead of direct ones. Issued by financial institutions and sold to investors by broker-dealers, structured notes have two elements, the embedded derivative, and a bond element. The note’s returns will depend on the repayment of the underlying bond by the issuer, and a premium paid based on the linked asset. The return on a structured note depends on the issuer repaying the underlying bond and paying a premium based on the linked asset.Structured notes are a lesser-known investment vehicle for individual retail investors. These are hybrid-style investments that combine several different types of investments based on something else, such as the S&P 500, interest rates, commodities, foreign currency exchanges, or one or more securities. Continue reading ›

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In another piece of the puzzle that is GWG Holdings, the SEC is also investigating its subsidiary, the Dallas, Texas-based investment company Beneficient. Begun by founder Brad Heppner, the intent was to bring “mom-and-pop” investors the same types of opportunities normally afforded to larger investors. Much like GWG, Beneficient also led to failures that cost investors billions, and included a possible Ponzi scheme that primarily benefited Heppner according to the Wall Street Journal.In another piece of the puzzle that is GWG Holdings, the SEC is also investigating its subsidiary, the Dallas, Texas-based investment company Beneficient. Begun by founder Brad Heppner, the intent was to bring “mom-and-pop” investors the same types of opportunities normally afforded to larger investors.

Much like GWG, Beneficient also led to failures that cost investors billions, and included a possible Ponzi scheme that primarily benefited Heppner according to the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading ›

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Scott Silver, Silver Law Group’s managing partner and co-chair of the Securities and Financial Fraud Group of American Association for Justice (AAJ), gave a presentation on how to recover damages in elder financial abuse cases at the annual convention of the AAJ in Philadelphia in July, 2023. AAJ is an advocacy group that promotes a fair and effective justice system. Scott’s presentation to AAJ noted that the baby boomer generation, those born in the two decades after the end of World War II, are the richest generation on the planet with an average worth of $1.2M. 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65 each day, and 5% of them will be victims of financial exploitation.Scott Silver, Silver Law Group’s managing partner and co-chair of the Securities and Financial Fraud Group of American Association for Justice (AAJ), gave a presentation on how to recover damages in elder financial abuse cases at the annual convention of the AAJ in Philadelphia in July, 2023. AAJ is an advocacy group that promotes a fair and effective justice system. Continue reading ›

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Clarice Saw (Clarice Crystal Saw CRD 2633118, aka “Chin Saw,” “Clarice Chin Saw”) was previously  employed by Cetera Investment Advisers LLC (CRD# 105644 and 1540) of Flushing, NY, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) of New York, NY, and LPL Financial LLC (CRD# 6413) of Ardsley, NY. She has been in the industry since 1996. On July 28, the SEC announced that it has filed fraud charges against Saw in a $2.4 million case of misappropriation. The SEC’s complaint alleges that Saw “engaged in a fraudulent scheme” and drained the accounts of an elderly customer. Acting without customer consent, Saw liquidated all the customer’s assets and transferred the proceeds to her personal bank and brokerage accounts.Clarice Saw (Clarice Crystal Saw CRD 2633118, aka “Chin Saw,” “Clarice Chin Saw”) was previously  employed by Cetera Investment Advisers LLC (CRD# 105644 and 1540) of Flushing, NY, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) of New York, NY, and LPL Financial LLC (CRD# 6413) of Ardsley, NY. She has been in the industry since 1996. Continue reading ›

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Chuck Roberts (CRD# 2064602) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (CRD# 793) of New York, NY. He was previously employed by Morgan Stanley (CRD# 149777), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (CRD# 249), all of New York, NY. He has been in the industry since 1990. Roberts is currently the subject of nine pending customer disputes. Eight of those disputes were filed between 5/3/2023 and 7/21/2023. Collectively, these damages total $23.5 million. They have similar allegations of “breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, fraud, breach of contract, and violation of the Florida Securities And Investor Protection Act.” One dispute includes “violation of the California Corporations Code.” The subject of these investments is called “structured notes.”Chuck Roberts (CRD# 2064602) is a registered broker and investment advisor currently employed with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (CRD# 793) of New York, NY. He was previously employed by Morgan Stanley (CRD# 149777), Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CRD# 7059) and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (CRD# 249), all of New York, NY. He has been in the industry since 1990. Continue reading ›

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Following appearances in 2021 and February, 2023, SEC whistleblower attorneys Scott Silver and David Chase were again invited back to the ‘Cut To The Chase’ legal podcast. The podcast is hosted by Miami attorney and entrepreneur Gregg Goldfarb, who discusses legal and public interest news with authorities in their field. After previously discussing the SEC whistleblower program and the collapse of FTX, on this most recent appearance Scott and David talked about the SEC’s lawsuit against Coinbase and Binance. Scott Silver warned of the continued risk involved in cryptocurrency, saying “People need to remember the crypto market is still rife with fraud all over the place, and that a vast majority of the industry is unfortunately misrepresenting what's going on and causing massive harm to investors.”Following appearances in 2021 and February, 2023, SEC whistleblower attorneys Scott Silver and David Chase were again invited back to the ‘Cut To The Chase’ legal podcast. The podcast is hosted by Miami attorney and entrepreneur Gregg Goldfarb, who discusses legal and public interest news with authorities in their field.

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In a recent interview with Investment News, Silver Law Group founder attorney Scott Silver stated, “The message by the perpetrator of the scam is, ‘I would never cheat my own people.’ Affinity fraud is as old as time and a big problem. Investors trust people in their own community, and this is not limited to any race, religion or creed.” Steven Woodard (CRD# 1019832) is a former registered stockbroker and investment advisor last employed by Girard Securities, Inc. (CRD# 18697) of San Diego, CA. His previous employers include Duerr Financial Corporation (CRD# 18558) of Chino Hills, CA, Spelman & Co., Inc. (CRD# 10232) of Phoenix, AZ, and Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (CRD# 250) of St. Louis, MO. He began in the industry in 1981 and his registration ended in 2005 after 24 years. Woodard has only one disclosure from 2006. The state of Hawai’i initiated a complaint with allegations that Woodard offered “investment advice and sale of equity indexed annuities through a letter which may mislead clients with regard to nature of investments and investment services.” Woodard consented to the sanction and paid a $500 civil penalty. Girard Securities also terminated his employment after his failure to follow compliance rules. He has not been registered with another broker-dealer since.In a recent interview with Investment News, Silver Law Group founder attorney Scott Silver stated, “The message by the perpetrator of the scam is, ‘I would never cheat my own people.’ Affinity fraud is as old as time and a big problem. Investors trust people in their own community, and this is not limited to any race, religion or creed.” Continue reading ›

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